Athol, ID Demographics

A map of Athol's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	562	644	72.3%	90.8%
Hispanic	102	20	13.1%	2.8%
Multiracial	56	32	7.2%	4.5%
Native American/Other	41	8	5.3%	1.1%
Asian	16	5	2.1%	0.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Athol, Idaho has an estimated population of 777, an increase from the 709 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 7.2% Multiracial, 5.3% Native American/Other, 2.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Athol, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Athol has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Athol, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 45.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Athol is ranked the 121st most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Athol was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Athol's White Population

562 residents of Athol, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Athol is lower than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Athol ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's White population has declined by an estimated 12.7%. White residents' share of Athol's population has decreased from 90.8% to 72.3%.

Athol is less White than neighboring Spirit Lake (82.7% White), Hayden Lake (92.1% White), Hayden (87.3% White), Dalton Gardens (90.1% White), and Laclede (100% White).

Athol's Black Population

0 residents of Athol, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Athol is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Athol ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Athol's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Athol is less Black than neighboring Spirit Lake (0.4% Black), Hayden (0.5% Black), and Dalton Gardens (1.2% Black).

Athol's Asian Population

16 residents of Athol, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Athol is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Athol ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Asian population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Asian residents' share of Athol's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

Athol is more Asian than neighboring Spirit Lake (0% Asian), Hayden Lake (1% Asian), Hayden (0.8% Asian), and Laclede (0% Asian). Athol is less Asian than neighboring Dalton Gardens (3.2% Asian).

Athol's Hispanic Population

102 residents of Athol, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Athol is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Athol ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 410.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Athol's population has increased from 2.8% to 13.1%.

Athol is more Hispanic than neighboring Spirit Lake (9.7% Hispanic), Hayden Lake (0.5% Hispanic), Hayden (6.5% Hispanic), Dalton Gardens (1.6% Hispanic), and Laclede (0% Hispanic).

Athol's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Athol, or 5.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Athol is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Athol ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 412.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Athol's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.3%.

Athol is more Native American/Other than neighboring Spirit Lake (2.3% Native American/Other), Hayden Lake (1.2% Native American/Other), Hayden (0.4% Native American/Other), Dalton Gardens (0% Native American/Other), and Laclede (0% Native American/Other).

Athol's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Athol, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Athol is slightly higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Athol ranks 84th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Athol's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Athol's population has increased from 4.5% to 7.2%.

Athol is more Multiracial than neighboring Spirit Lake (4.9% Multiracial), Hayden Lake (5.3% Multiracial), Hayden (4.6% Multiracial), Dalton Gardens (3.8% Multiracial), and Laclede (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.